{"product_id":"crimson-red-rhubarb-free-shipping","title":"Crimson Red Rhubarb (Free Shipping)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreorder: Ships March 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crimson Red Rhubarb is a customer favorite for its deep red stalks and the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it excellent for various recipes. It produces abundant, thick stalks, perfect for desserts like pies, cobblers, preserves and jams. It grows well in both full sun and partial shade, preferring well-drained soil, and is hardy in Zones 3-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJumbo Crown Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our crowns stand out, averaging 14 oz, promising a quicker transition from planting to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A perfect balance of sweet and tart, ideal for culinary uses from pies to preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Given the larger crown size, these plants establish quickly, leading to an expedited harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rheum rhabarbarum 'Crimson Red'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Specifics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in Zones 3 to 9, showcasing a wide adaptability to different climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun to partial shade, with a recommendation of 8-10 hours of sunlight for optimal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achieve maximum production in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Bed up heavier soil to keep roots from standing in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor planting and caring for rhubarb, start by preparing well-drained soil in a sunny spot, and enriching it with compost or manure. Plant crowns or divisions in early spring, spacing them about 3 feet apart. Keep weeded, water regularly, especially during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer each spring. In the first year, avoid harvesting to allow the plant to be established. From the second year, harvest stalks sparingly to not weaken the plant. Remove flower stalks to encourage vegetative growth. We mulch heavily in the late fall with well-rotted manure and straw to prepare for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSales Tips for Farmers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb is popular with the older demographic and younger demographic who are nostalgic about making pies and other treats with their grandparents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomers highly prefer the deep red varieties, as the green varieties are viewed (rightly so) to be larger, but more stringy and less sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross-selling opportunities include pairing with strawberries for classic pie recipes, offering bundles with baking ingredients, or suggesting it alongside herbs for creative culinary uses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also take extra crowns to pot up for spring plant sales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Ships starting in Late March\/ early April\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNon-GMO Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Conventionally Grown, due to challenges in ensuring disease-free \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eplanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm On Central","offers":[{"title":"1 Crown Division (Free Shipping)","offer_id":50970673316024,"sku":"RREDRHUBARB1CROWNFS","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Crown Divisions (Free shipping)","offer_id":50970673348792,"sku":"RREDRHUBARB3CROWNFS","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Crown Divisions (Free Shipping)","offer_id":50970673381560,"sku":"RREDRHUBARB10CROWNFS","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/Rhubarb1.jpg?v=1742224129","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/crimson-red-rhubarb-free-shipping","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}